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    • John Dilts
        January 24, 2015 at 10:38 pm
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        #2912

        I have been trying to increase my tip weights above 125g. The issue i am having is finding target tips that match the weights of the broad heads i like. For example I like the El Grande Grizzly broad heads witch come in 155g and 185g but i could only find field points in 145g 160g 190g. Does any one know where i can get 155g and 185g field points. Or do you know of a single bevel broad head the would be equal to or better then grizzly that match the field point weights.

      • Doc Nock
          January 24, 2015 at 10:49 pm
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          #14281

          John,

          I had similar issues but with different weights… I found nothing between 145 and 175 in field points.

          However, I did find that there are these 5 gr. brass washers is 5/16 and 11/32 diameter that fit nicely on 8-32 threads for screw in points.

          But adding the few to a 145, I got the 160, same with 175. 3 Rivers and others sell them.

          Unless you have a lathe to turn down your own from heavier, all I found was 100, 125, 145, 175, 200, 225, 250 and 300 gr. field points.

        • John Dilts
            January 24, 2015 at 10:53 pm
            Post count: 135
            #14287

            Sorry i should state that i only shoot only woodies

          • smiley1
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              January 24, 2015 at 11:25 pm
              Post count: 102
              #14312

              John, 3 Rivers carries 145, 160 & 190 grain steel glue on field points in 11/32″ and 23/64″. Joe, at Tuffhead has 190, 225, & 300 grain 23/64″ brass glue on field points. Not exactly what you were looking for but hope this helps.

              Steve

            • raghorn
                January 24, 2015 at 11:39 pm
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                #14320

                Do you really think that 5 gr will make any difference?

                Besides the fact that your Grizzly broadheads are longer than your field point and that moves the FOC forward and can change the spine.

              • Ralph
                Moderator
                  January 25, 2015 at 12:37 am
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                  #14373

                  John I’ve been shooting woods for 40 years and that little of a grain difference is not gonna make enough difference to notice and if so your brain, hand, eye trio will adapt in no time.

                  I wouldn’t sweat it. Shoot the closest you can find and have fun.

                • John Dilts
                    January 25, 2015 at 3:46 am
                    Post count: 135
                    #14533

                    Thank you

                  • OSQUINT
                      January 25, 2015 at 4:40 am
                      Post count: 10
                      #14574

                      john dilts wrote: Thank you

                      Howdy John–I sent you a couple emails – one with a page fromThree Rivers about glue on adaptors for wood arrows so you can use any screw in heads you want. I’ve been using them about 3 years on my arrows and my wife’s. Lots of roving and stump shots with no problems.

                    • John Dilts
                        January 25, 2015 at 6:10 pm
                        Post count: 135
                        #15221

                        Thanks for all the help

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